The notorious Buzzard Gang of Pennsylvania...

Item # 693117

October 19, 1884

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 19, 1884 Page 3 begins with a report on: "MOUNTAIN OUTLAWS" "The People of Conestoga Valley, Pa., Terrorized by the Buzzard Gang" datelined from Ephrata, Pennsylvania. It notes in part: "...having the rewards increased for the apprehension of the Buzzard gang...people...are thoroughly alarmed at these depredators & indignant that the authorities refuse to offer such inducement...if the authorities do not move...will take the law in their own hands...".
Eighteen pages, very nice condition.